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Short story mysteries to read online

Three Travellers by Edward D. Hoch
A short story mystery before the First Christmas, featuring three characters from the original. The Wise Men are headed West, and stop at an oasis for the night.

Here Comes Santa Claus by Bill Pronzini
Department store Santas dread the visit of a rotten kid. Nameless detective meets one in his stint in the plush chair, and ho-hos into a holiday scam in this short story.

Silent Night by Marcia Muller
A Sharon McCone short story: She searches for a runaway teen on Christmas Eve and learns some of life's tougher lessons.